Henderson, Transylvania county schools closed Wednesday

Published: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 6:10 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 6:10 a.m.

Henderson County schools are closed today due to snow-covered roads in some areas of the county, school officials said at 6 a.m. It is an optional teacher work day.

Transylvania County schools also are closed with an optional teacher work day.

Mountain Community School and Brevard Academy are operating on a two-hour delay.

Immaculata Catholic School is closed today. Buncombe County and Asheville City schools also closed for the day.

Today's forecast calls for a chance of snow showers mainly before 3 p.m. with a high of 41 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Today will also be windy, with northwest winds of 21 to 25 mph and gusts as high as 46 mph. The NWS issued a wind advisory until midnight for the western Carolinas and Georgia, warning that downed trees and power lines are possible.

Warmer temperatures are expected for the rest of this week, with a high near 49 expected Thursday. Temperatures could reach 55 degrees Friday, 58 on Saturday and 60 on Sunday, the NWS says.

<p>Henderson County schools are closed today due to snow-covered roads in some areas of the county, school officials said at 6 a.m. It is an optional teacher work day. </p><p>Transylvania County schools also are closed with an optional teacher work day. </p><p>Mountain Community School and Brevard Academy are operating on a two-hour delay. </p><p>Immaculata Catholic School is closed today. Buncombe County and Asheville City schools also closed for the day. </p><p>Today's forecast calls for a chance of snow showers mainly before 3 p.m. with a high of 41 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Little or no snow accumulation expected.</p><p>Today will also be windy, with northwest winds of 21 to 25 mph and gusts as high as 46 mph. The NWS issued a wind advisory until midnight for the western Carolinas and Georgia, warning that downed trees and power lines are possible. </p><p>Warmer temperatures are expected for the rest of this week, with a high near 49 expected Thursday. Temperatures could reach 55 degrees Friday, 58 on Saturday and 60 on Sunday, the NWS says.</p>